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Convertible Coupe
Designer: Harley Earl

The Dream of Post War America
In practical terms, the 1947 Cadillac's were a continuation of the post war 1946's, which themselves dated back to the trend setting pre-war 1941's. However, Cadillac was so far ahead that the 1947's were still more modern and sophisticated then anything else on the road. The refinement of the 346 V-8 engine continued with hardened ball seats and by now, the engine and Hydra-Matic transmission had been battle tested in WWII M-5 tanks, and could be literally said to be bullet proof.

This convertible coupe is one of only 6,755 to be produced in 1947, and was handsomely equipped with a array of luxury options. This eye-catching Caddy was equipped with the complicated hydro-lectric window lifts, power seats, power top, full leather interior, Hydra-Matic automatic transmission, deluxe radio, under-seat heater, fog lights, white walls, and windshield washers.

Clearly this red convertible is a perfect expression of the hopes and dreams of a prosperous post WWII America.

The Harley Earl designed Cadillac Series 62 was a very large vehicle that featured a large, 6,390 cc (390 cubic inch) V-8 engine. The back had large fins that did little for performance and handling but was all about the style of the vehicle. The design of the vehicle was inspired by the space program and the era of jet engines. The large, 4400 lb car was fitted with drum brakes. These often wore out quickly. If a U-turn needed to be made, the driver would need a parking lot. The turning radius was 24 feet.

The name 'DeVille' would first be used in 1949 on the Coupe De Ville, and later on the 1956 Sedan deVille. The 1942, 1946 and 1947 versions were similar; they were completely different from the 1941 bodystyles.

The car was a luxury vehicle that could carry six individuals comfortably. The car was a convertible with the top being raised and lowered automatically. The interior had electrical gauges. The head lights would turn on at dusk and were also capable of switching from high beam to low beam when they sensed oncoming traffic. In total, there were eight lights on the front of the vehicle. The four on the top were the driving lights while the lights mounted on the bumper were the parking lamps. To add to the driving comfort, air suspension was used. This aided in providing a very soft ride but there was significant body roll when cornering. With the V8, it was capable of creeping to sixty in 11 seconds. This reinforced the notion that this Cadillac was built for comfort and not for speed. The drivers enjoyed the ride and they looked good cruising along, enjoying the large open road.

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